TRENTON, NJ – U.S. Senator Andy Kim said Friday he will vote to block federal funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accusing the agency and the current administration of perpetuating “lawless violence.” His statement came as the Senate considers a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that would maintain ICE’s budget at current levels.
“I’m not voting to fund this lawless violence,” Kim said in a statement shared on social media. “Trump’s abuse of power is tearing us apart. We have three years left of this presidency, and either we stand up and protect our democracy now, or we risk going down a path that is unthinkable, will hurt countless people and do irreversible damage to our country.”
The bill requires 60 votes to pass in the U.S. Senate.
Kim’s opposition signals growing friction within the Democrat party over the direction of U.S. immigration policy and the scope of executive authority. His remarks reflect concerns among some Democrats who have accused the administration of overstepping its bounds in carrying out deportations and enforcement actions.
As debate continues in Washington, the upcoming Senate vote is expected to be a key test of where lawmakers stand on balancing security funding with oversight of federal enforcement agencies.
Key Points: Sen. Andy Kim says he’ll vote against funding ICE, citing ‘lawless violence’ and abuse of power – Trenton
- Sen. Andy Kim said he will vote to block ICE funding, calling current operations “lawless violence.”
- The DHS spending bill would maintain ICE’s budget and needs 60 votes to pass.
- Lawmakers face a funding deadline next week as debate intensifies over immigration